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How far is San Luis Potosi from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and San Luis Potosi (San Luis Potosí International Airport) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 45 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – San Luis Potosí International Airport

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1710
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2752
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1486
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Distance from Detroit to San Luis Potosi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to San Luis Potosi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1710.277 miles
  • 2752.424 kilometers
  • 1486.190 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1712.018 miles
  • 2755.226 kilometers
  • 1487.703 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to San Luis Potosi?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to San Luis Potosí International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP)

On average, flying from Detroit to San Luis Potosi generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to San Luis Potosi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W
Destination San Luis Potosí International Airport
City: San Luis Potosi
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: SLP
ICAO Code: MMSP
Coordinates: 22°15′15″N, 100°55′51″W